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Senior forward Emily Dorn prepares to shoot a free throw in the Ithaca College Women's basketball team's NCAA Division III Tournament game against La Roche University on March 3.

Q&A: Athlete discusses end of season and conference accolades

By Eleanor Kay, Managing Editor March 8, 2023
As the Ithaca College women’s basketball team wrapped up a successful 2022–23 regular season, senior forward Emily Dorn was named Liberty League Player of the Year.
From left, Marietta College junior guard Olivia Gribble, Ithaca College graduate student guard Cara Volpe, Marietta senior guard Devin Hefner and Marietta junior forward Makenzie Wilson spread out across the court.

Late free throws sink women’s basketball in NCAA tournament

By Flynn Hynes, Head Sports Editor March 5, 2023
In the second round of the NCAA Division III tournament, the Ithaca College women's basketball team lost 44–42 in a nailbiter against the Marieta College Pioneers on March 4. 
From left, La Roche University senior guard Danajah Sanders looks to pass the ball over the Bombers' senior guard Camryn Coffey. Coffey put up 11 points off the bench in the Bomber victory.

Women’s basketball advances over La Roche in 58–42 win

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer March 4, 2023
In the first round of the NCAA Division III tournament on March 3, the Ithaca College women’s basketball team cruised past the La Roche University Redhawks in a 58–42 victory.
From left, Bombers' first-year student guard Zoraida Icabalceta drives the ball past Skidmore College junior forward Julia Blanck and sophomore guard Becca Horger.

Skidmore upsets IC women’s basketball in Liberty League Championship

By Flynn Hynes, Head Sports Editor February 26, 2023
The Ithaca College women's basketball team lost to the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds 54–52 Feb. 26 for the Liberty League Championship
Sophomore forward Annabella Yorio drives to the basket while RPI senior forward Heather Converse tries to defend.

Women’s basketball cruises to conference championship game

By Flynn Hynes, Head Sports Editor February 25, 2023
The Ithaca College women's basketball team defeated the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers on Feb. 24 in a 73–39 blowout in the Ben Light Gymnasium. 
The Bombers' bench looks on during a game against Union College on Feb. 3. The Bombers won the matchup 64—48 despite having four inactive athletes at the time.

Women’s basketball works to overcome thin roster

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer February 15, 2023
When the Ithaca College women’s basketball team beat the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers on Jan. 28, it did so with just nine active players and seven unable to suit up.
From left, junior guard Mya Richardson and senior forward Kaleesha Joseph of the Tigers defend against the Bombers' graduate student forward Lindsey Albertelli while senior forward Emily Dorn watches on during a matchup Feb. 7.

Dominant first quarter carries women’s basketball over RIT

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer February 8, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team took on the Rochester Institute of Technology on Feb. 7 in a ferocious game where the Bombers came out on top 78–46. 
From left, Bombers senior guard Camryn Coffey drives past Thoroughbreds sophomore guard Sarah Chambers.

Women’s basketball slips past Skidmore in Senior Day win

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor February 7, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team defeated the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds 52–49 on Senior Day Feb. 4 in the Ben Light Gymnasium. 
From left, senior guard Kendall Degenhardt of the Dutchwomen tries to defend against junior guard Hannah Polce of the Bombers on Feb. 3.

Women’s basketball defeats Union on Cancer Awareness Night

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor February 4, 2023
It took more than 30 minutes, but the Ithaca College women’s basketball team found its groove in a 64–48 win over the Union College Dutchwomen on the team’s Cancer Awareness Night.
Senior guard Natalie Smith drives the ball up the court against the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers on Jan. 28.

Women’s basketball adds another big conference win to its record

By Alliey Magistro, Contributing Writer January 31, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team took on the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers on Jan. 28 in an aggressive battle for the win. The Bombers took the lead by 20 points and won 59–39.
From left, William Smith sophomore forward Maddie Patrick tries to defend against Ithaca College junior guard Hannah Polce.

Women’s basketball sweeps William Smith with 29-point victory

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor January 29, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team led wire-to-wire for its second win of the season against the William Smith Herons on Jan. 27, winning by a score of 71–42.
From left, senior forward Emily Dorn and graduate student guard Cara Volpe of the Bombers defend against Clarkson University sophomore guard Veronica Tache on Jan. 14 in the Ben Light Gymnasium.

Basketball teams resume seasons during winter break

By Tobiah Zboray, Staff Writer January 25, 2023
On Jan. 2, the Ithaca College men's and women's basketball teams resumed their respective seasons while the majority of the college’s population was away from the campus on winter break. 
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